How to pronounce smudgy
Say it like SMUHJ-ee. Smudgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHJ).
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- SMUHJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smudgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smudgy
American and British speakers say smudgy in essentially the same way: /ˈsmʌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈsmʌdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMUHJ-ee.
What does smudgy mean?
- Marked with smudges.
- Like a thick smoke (such as is emitted by a smudge pot); thick and smoky or smokelike.
- Rainy or drizzly.
Where does smudgy come from?
From smudge (“blemish; dense smoke; to obscure by smearing; to stifle”) + -y.
Words that rhyme with smudgy
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Questions about saying smudgy
How do you pronounce smudgy?
Say SMUHJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smudgy?
Smudgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHJ). Broken into parts: SMUHJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say smudgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmʌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈsmʌdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.